From Qatari sensation Al Haydos’ insane right-footed blast in 1-0 win over China in Asian Cup group stage to Antonis’ magnificent long-range projectiile for Melbourne City, here is all the list of goals nominated for the 2024 FIFA Puskas Award as brought to you by MySportDab.
No.1 Hassan Al Haydos winner vs China Pr
Hassan Al Haydos shouldered the brunt of Qatar’s insane stride to defend the Asian Cup. He hurled in three goals in the tournament but the most sensational was the stunning winner over China in the group stages.
Al Haydos scored a screamer with a first-time right-footed blast from a floated corner to secure all three points for Qatar. The goal is expectedly top of the list of 11 goals nominated for the 2024 FIFA Puskas Award.
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No.2 Antonis’ Insane long-range screamer against Western Sydney Wanderers
Football has witnessed spectacular long-range strikes but Antonis,’ scored against Western Sydney on March 12, 2024, was just out of this world.
The 31-year-old Australian midfielder, right from his half, fired a long-range screamer which flew like a measured projectile over the Western Sydney Wanderers goalkeeper before looping into the net. The goal marked the high-point of the game which saw Melbourne City win 6-0.
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N0.3 Yassine Benzia’s Bicycle kick against South Africa
On March 26, 2024, Yassine Benzia stole the show in a six-goal FIFA Series thriller between Algeria and South Africa.
Algeria were down 3-2 when Benzia rose to the occasion for the team latching on a cross inside the box, he quickly flicked the ball with his right and with his back to the goal, scored a stunning bicycle kick with his left foot to draw the game.
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No.4 Walter Bou’s stunning strike for Lanus vs Tigre
The biggest soccer stars are known for their game-changing role and Walter Bou left no stone affirming his right to be accorded ‘the game-changer’ on August 4, 2024, against Tigre.
The Argentine top flight cracker nearly ended in a draw when Bou’s masterclass turned it around in a dramatic fashion. Receiving a pass close to the Tigre’s box, he controlled it with his chest and then unleashed a magical and jaw-dropping overhead kick from 20 yards.
It was a stunner of a goal and definitely no one expected it. From our assesment, Bou’s goal is a top favorite for the award.
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No.5 Michaell Chirinos Thunderbolt vs Costa Rica
Honduras would not have wished for a more magical moment in their 3-1 CONCACAF Nations League Playoff win over Costa Rica on March 23, 2024.
Michaell Chirinos stole the spotlight with an incredible thunderbolt strike from outside the box. Receiving a sumptuous pass from his teammate, the 29-year-old forward crashed a fiery strike with a first-time effort past Keylor Navas to cap a brilliant outing for the team. Do you think the goal will win the 2024 Puskas?
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No.6 Federico Dimarco’s insane lob vs Frosinone
The Serie A is no stranger to magical goals but Federico Dimarco’s insane lob against Frosinone on November 12, 2023, is one for the ages.
It was a simple strike but one which tells of Dimarco’s insane precision. Spotting the Frosinone goalkeeper off his line, the Italian just lifted the ball with surgical precision and have it crash into the back of the net.
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No.7 Alejandro Garnacho’s Bicycle kick vs Everton
On November 26, 2023, Alejandro Garnacho sent Man United fans and the Premier League wild with a stunner of a goal. Latching on a sumptuous cross from Diogo Dalot, the Argentine sensation let a powerful fly on the ball after limping into the air and scored a brilliant overhead kick to give Man United the lead.
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No.8 Mohammed Kudus vs Freiburg
Since joining West Ham United from Ajax in 2022, Kudus has been sensational for the Hammers but the best was yet to come until the Europa League clash against Freiburg on March 14, 2024.
Right from his half, Kudus made a bold run into Freiburg’s area, dazzling through several bodies of Freiburg players with his blistering space before flooring the goalkeeper and slotting home a low shot. It was one of the most magical solo goals you could ever imagine.
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No.9 Denis Omedi stunner vs KCCA
The Ugandan Super 8 clash was lit with a magical showing by Kitara attacker Denis Omedi. It ended in a six-goal thriller draw but the high-point of the game came when Omedi scored a magnificent and jaw-dropping rabona from the right.
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No.10 Paul Onuachu goal vs Konyaspor
On November 10, 2023, Nigerian attacker Paul Onuachu recreated one of the most iconic backheel goals in football history to settle a seething Turkey Super Lig clash against Konyaspor.
Latching on an assist from his teammate, the prolific attacker scored an unimaginable goal sticking out his heels to poke home the ball into the back of the net.
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No.11 Jadon Philogene
Jadon Philogene is now a Premier League player with Aston Villa but his heroics in the England second-tier with Hull City was not short of magical. The most memorable of which was his insane rabona goal against Rotherham United on February 13, 2024.
The 22-year-old English forward sent Hull City fans wild with an insane and trickery rabona goal from the right after beating Rotherham midfielder.
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